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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220192130020 · 07/24/2019 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
19.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
Mine
4201996

Narrative

Miner was working around an electrical box, when a dust particle entered left eye, on 7/24/19 it was not reported until next day 7/25/19. Miner was taken to clinic had a corneal abrasion requiring prescription antibiotics, Eye Drops. Returned to full duty no missed day

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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